The April 2025 season brings a heist-themed adventure to Clash Royale with the new Champion Boss Bandit, Executioner Evolution, and a series of exciting events. Here's everything you need to know about "A Tale of Thieves" season!
New Champion: Boss Bandit
Ability: Getaway Grenade
Briefly becomes invisible and teleports backwards!
Boss Bandit dashes to her targets and is invulnerable while dashing. When things get tough, her smoke grenades are at the ready.
New Evolution: Executioner
That's not an axe... This is an axe!
Cycles: 1
Evolved Executioner's axe deals more damage to enemies in close quarters and pushes them back.
Season Events
Crown Chase: Wanted
March 31 - April 6
Earn Crowns to move forward in the event!
- 1-Star Lucky Drop x2
- 2-Star Lucky Drop
- 3-Star Lucky Drop
- Epic Book of Cards
Boss Bandit Event
April 10 - 15
Collect Crowns to unlock the new Champion, Boss Bandit, and other rewards!
- 1-Star Lucky Drop x2
- 2-Star Lucky Drop
- Common Wild Card x100
- Emote
- Boss Bandit Card x2
Crown Chase
April 15 - 20
- 1-Star Lucky Drop x4
- 2-Star Lucky Drop
- Common Wild Card x100
- Rare Wild Card x50
- Giant Snowball Evolution Shard x3
- Banner Frame and Decoration
Community Event - Steal Like A Boss
Starts on April 21st
Show you're part of the gang by stealing Crowns from the Red King! The more Crowns you earn in Battles, the more rewards the community gets!
- 1-Star Lucky Drop x5
- 2-Star Lucky Drop
- 3-Star Lucky Drop
- Common Wild Card x100
- Rare Wild Card x50
- Legendary Wild Card
- Banner Frame and Decoration
- Tower Skin
Crown Chase
May 1 - 4
- 1-Star Lucky Drop x5
- 2-Star Lucky Drop x2
- Common Wild Card x100
- Epic Wild Card x10
Note: The Community Event and Crown Chase Events are available to all players starting from Arena 7. The Boss Bandit Event is available from Arena 11.
Check your event rewards progress right from the Home screen once the event is live.
Game Modes and Challenges
Executioner Evolution Draft
April 7 - 14
Classic Draft but with Card Evolutions! Build a new Deck to use the power of Card Evolutions!
Challenge: April 11 - 14
Reward: Battle Banner (Frame & Decoration)
Boss Bandit Blitz
April 14 - 21
Lead Boss Bandit to dominate the Arena!
Challenge: April 18 - 21
Reward: Battle Banner (Frame & Decoration)
Loot & Lashes
April 21 - 28
Bandits are everywhere — dashing, looting, and causing chaos!
Challenge: April 25 - 28
Reward: Battle Banner (Frame & Decoration)
7x Elixir
April 28 - May 5
Dial up the heat in the 7x Elixir Event, and remember to bring your Card Evolutions along for the ride!
Challenge: May 2-5
Reward: Battle Banner (Frame & Decoration)
Pro Tips for the New Season
- Boss Bandit works exceptionally well with fast cycle decks - pair her with cheap cards to maximize her dash ability
- Executioner Evolution counters swarm strategies effectively - use it against Goblin-heavy decks
- Focus on the Community Event for the best rewards - coordinate with your clan to maximize Crown earnings
- Save your Evolution Shards for Executioner if you play control decks